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Cummins/Onan — Type A Gaseous Fuel Adjustment (Naturally Aspirated)

Adjustments · Governor / fuel system

From a Cummins/Onan service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan GGHE, Cummins/Onan GGHF, Cummins/Onan GGHG, Cummins/Onan GGHH

Before you start

  • Gaseous fuels are flammable and explosive

Procedure

  1. Disconnect all loads, shut down set, and disconnect governor linkage at the carburetor.
  2. Start engine and hold throttle closed by hand to prevent overspeed.
  3. Adjust throttle idle position screw to obtain a frequency of 25-35 Hz.
  4. Turn idle adjusting screw counterclockwise until engine becomes unstable, then clockwise to regain stability.
  5. Reconnect governor linkage.
  6. Connect full rated load and turn main fuel valve to full-rich, then lean until engine loses speed, then back to rich.
  7. If equipped for LPG, switch to LPG and adjust LPG flow valve similarly under full load.

Specs & values

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan GGHE →, Cummins/Onan GGHF →, Cummins/Onan GGHG →, Cummins/Onan GGHH →

Source: Cummins/Onan service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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